John D. Kelly Military person

Private First Class John Doran Kelly (July 8, 1928 – May 28, 1952) was a United States Marine received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic action on May 28, 1952 against Communist forces in Korea. Kelly was mortally wounded during his act of heroism.

Personal facts

John D. Kelly
Birth dateJuly 08, 1928
Birth place
Youngstown Ohio
Date of deathMay 28, 1952
Place of death
Korea , Killed in action
Resting place
Pittsburgh

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
Korean War
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military unit
1st Battalion 7th Marines
7th Marine Regiment (United States)
1st Marine Division (United States)
service start1951
service end1952

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